Local residents note summer trips and family visits
Mrs G A Hopkins is working in Milwaukee. Mr and Mrs Walter Jenkins of Philadelphia visit Scranton friends. Miss Mattie Thomas returns from Westerly AL. Dr and Mr Th BK Pwerson summer at Black Walnut Wyoming county. Miss Ella Sl Brown visits Cayuga NY for August. May Horan from Monroe Ave to Williamsport to visit Mia Jieale Klott. Mrs Speece returns from Cheapeake Bay trip. Misses Susan Wack and Marthe Smith back from Thousand Islands. Miss Possle Woecott entertains Miss Row Witsch from New York City. Dora Wiltmin of Freeland returns home after visit with relatives. A Salisbury and wife spend summer at Theatend Islands. Mr and Mrs John JG McConnell leave for two weeks at Vine Land and Old Point Comfort. Winifred Martin sails for Europe to see the exposition in Florence and Switzerland. Mrs Bernard Wagner leaves for Washington DC for three weeks to visit her brother. Mr and Mrs F L Mwitlock return to Green Mile after a month at Starlight Wayne county. Michael Crowley of Washington DC vacationing with city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hopkins
Milwaukee
Walter Jenkins
Philadelphia
Scranton
Mattie Thomas
Westerly
Th BK. Pwerson
Black Walnut
Wyoming County
Ella SL Brown
Tefferson Avemie
Cayuga
Mims May Horan
Monroe Avenue
Lua Sone
Williamsport
Mia Jieale Klott
Mia
Wo L. Specee
Jefferson Avenie
No Tomb
Che Capestry
Susan Wack
Marthe Smith
Possle Woecott
New York Street
Sormain
John JG. McConnell
Midge Row
Vineland
M. d
Old Point
Winifred Martin
Europe
Florence
Italy
Switzerland
Bernard Wagner
Madiven Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Washington
Fourth district primary date unsettled amid candidate talk
The Herald notes the legislative primary for the Fourth district has no fixed date yet and potential candidates include K Timlin, Mendricks of Jermyn, Thomas Mooney of Carbondale, and J McCormack of Blakely. Edward O Malley seeks the Democratic nomination for jury commissioner with Mulfe y viewed as a strong contender. John Plenn Archbald and M W Grehan Olyphant are Democratic jury commissioner hopefuls, while John Keefe Jr seeks a delegate seat in the Seventh ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areliald Citheen
Blom 1
K. Timlin
Mendricks
Jermyn
Thomas Mooney
Carbondale
J. McCormack
Blakely
Edward O'Malley
North
Washington Avenue
Sioner
Mulfey
John
John Keefe, Jr
Seventh
Local Mine Accidents and Hospitalizations Reported
Mrs Esther Moore of Wiahiteton avenue was taken to Lackawanna hospital with throat trouble from a bone swallowed a month ago. John Jacobowky, a miner at Greenwood wall, was admitted after a premature blast caused by flying rock. his foot was lacerated. Mrs Amelia Swert of Peckville went to Lackawanna hospital after a fall down steps caused injuries but no broken bones. A miner named Stony at Cayuga mine sustained a leg fracture and nervous injuries. he was later returned home, then moved to Moses Taylor hospital. Paul Vengis, a Jermyn mine laborer, was badly cut about the face and back after a roof fall and extraction from under debris. he was taken to Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Moore
Wiahiteton Avenue
Aken
Lackawatta Hospital
Mra
Moore
John Jacobowky
Greenwood
Osno Lackawanna Hospital
Amelia Swert
Peckville
Lackawanna Hospital
Stony
Cayuga
Cayuga Stroet
North Scranton
Moses Taylor
Paul Vengis
Jermyn
Delegates From Scranton Will Attend Philadelphia Catholic Total Abstinence Union Meet
Delegates from the Scranton Diocesan union headed to Philadelphia for the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America convention. Representatives include M. S Lavelle West Scranton C O Goyle North Scranton and W Samon Avoca, joined by J C Gallagher J P Crowley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle
West Scranton
Charles O'Goyle
North Scranton
William Samon
Avoca
Scranton
Union of America
Philadelphia
J. C. Gallagher
J. P. Crowley
Archdiovesan Union of
Found Dead at Gents Store on Lackawanna Avenue
Harris Bergman 65 lived on Mulberry street Scranton and died of heart disease found in the gents' furnishing store of his brother in law Bernard Moger at 916 315 Lackawanna avenue. Acting Coroner Paine ruled heart disease. Survived by two sisters Mrs B Moses and Mrs S Singer. Funeral Thursday at 10 with services at Moses home and Jewish cemetery in Dunmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Bergman
Mulberry Street
Bernard Moger
Lackawanna Avenue
Bergman
William Moses
Mr. Bergman
Paine
Scranton
B. Moses
Singer
Carbondale
Brown Named Manager of the Academy of Music
Harry Brown, long time treasurer at the Academy of Music, arrives from Merrisburg and is appointed manager by Burgunder and Reis. He will oversee the playhouse as it opens August 20 with the Brauning Stock Company. Robert Alexander, last season’s box office clerk, remains treasurer. The interior and stage areas have been renovated during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Academy of Music
Merrisburg
Brown
Academy
Burgunder & Reis
Brauning Stock Company
Robert Alexander
Treaisurer
Rome
Engineers Elect Officers at State Convention
The State Association of Stationary Engineers closed its first annual convention electing John Alexander of Middy Pennsylvania as president Charles Flint of Scranton as secretary J Davis of Pittsburg as treasurer and William Musenat of Scranton as door keeper A four member committee was appointed to push plans to extend to municipalities the existing test of competency for engineers before they may oversee an engine Pittsburg chosen for next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of Stationary Engineers
John Alexander
Middy
Charles Flint
Scranton
Secrtary
J. Davis
Pittsburg
William Musenat
K. Yoho
M. FP. Murphy
Bcranton
PL J. Barrett
Philadelphia
Scranton College of Music Announces August Friday Sessions
Mr Evans will visit the Scranton College of Music each Friday during August to arrange lessons for the coming term Echson. Branches include piano organ violin cello and more with Miss Hollister Hall Haydn Evans Mason and Jones as instructors. Private lessons fill all branches except sight reading. Moderate terms and focus on proper instruction. Call or write for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Echson
Nellie Hollister
Pauline Hall
Haydn Evans
Mason
D. E. Jones
Rev Dr Hurds Schedule of Church Extension Visits
Rev Manley Hurd D visits multiple communities for church extension events with anniversaries. September dates cover Ohio Indiana Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin and South Dakota regions, ending in October with additional towns including Owatonna Crookston and Appleton. The Tribune notes a contest description on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Hurd
Central Ohio
Fostoria
Ohio
Indiana
Lafayette
Ind
Erie
Punxsutawney
Connersville
Nebraska
Norfolk
Nebrews
Bloomfield
Iowa
Spencer
Illinois
Edwardsville
Minnesota
Owatonna
Minn
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Crookston
Wisconsin
Appelton
Wis
the Tribune
Remodelled Hose House Inspected With Banquet Held
The William Connell Hose Company No. opened its remodeled quarters on Pitts ton Avenue. The two story brick building now includes a 15 foot addition, a drying tower, a five story practice tower, and new hose wash rack. Captain Sterling Simrell led a Life Saving exhibition using sealing ladders followed by an 85 guest banquet with city officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life-Saving Corps
William Connell Hose Company No
Pittston Avenue
William Connell
EF. HH. Ripple
P. J. Hickey
H. F. Ferber
Charles Shimrell
Sterling Simrell
New York Life Saving School
Utica
Walla
Leutenant
John McGraw
David Burke
John Fink
William Fleilly
Walter Quie
John Connell
Ernest Simrett
Cusick
Charles Simrell
G. Boland
Boland
Jersey Eggs and Fresh Fish Advertised Across Market
Fragmented ad copy highlights Fancy Bloater Mackerel at 18 cents per dozen and eggs described as large clean and fresh claiming to be cheaper than meat. The text emphasizes steady prices never sold under 25 cents and promotes Jersey Eggs as a sweet and fresh staple.
Notable Names in Local Obituary Notice
The notice lists Ton, B. G. Connor, John McGrath Sr, Joseph Shorton, P. McCarthy, and M. J. McCrea as individuals connected to the recent obituary item. Further details not provided in the fragment.
Mayor Moir Receives Certified List of Liquor Dealers
The mayor has obtained a certified list from the city clerk naming all licensed liquor dealers in the city. Preparations intensify for a broad crackdown with planned arrests of dealers as the campaign to root out tippling houses advances this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Tippling Houses
Temperature Soars as City Endures Heat Wave
The day’s average rose sharply with temperatures reaching 115 in the sun and 97 in the shade, driven by reflective pavements. Citizens and workers endured the high heat, with note of fashion at Scranton shirtwaist styles and local readings at Delaware and Hudson station near 98 degrees at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Shirt Water
Delaware All
Fire destroys barn on Fifth Avenue scene last night
Alarm from box 43 at 10 30 p m reported a blaze in a barn occupied by W P Joy near Fifth Avenue and Second Street. Firemen faced heavy flames as foreign residents tossed belongings into the street. The building and several vehicles were lost, horses rescued. Eagles Franklins and Columbias assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Street
W. P. Joyee
Second Street
Eagles
Franklins
Columbias
Lesnyski Granted Appeal After Bail Posted
Michael Lesnyski husband of the woman targeted by Chief Evans was released from Taylor jail by Judge John P. Kelly on bail. He faced assault charges and was jailed eight days for defaulting a fine. Paul Miklo sought and received permission to appeal. Joseph Schwarts became Lesnyski’s bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lesnyski
Pollo Evans
Taylor
John P. Kelly
Lesnyski
Evans
Justice of the Peace
Griffiths
Paul Miklo
Injaw
Kelly
Work on New Armory Advances Quickly
The new armory project is well under way with stakes set by Mr. Schroeder and a crew of laborers starting excavations for the cellar. The contract stipulates completion in 200 days, with Mr. Schroeder aiming to finish sooner barring unforeseen accidents.
Narrow Escape as Boat Upset at Harvey's Lake
Patrick Ketrick of Stone Avenue nearly drowned when his boat capsized while rowing at Harvey's Lake during a Holy Cross church excursion from Bellevue. He was rescued with difficulty and brought home at about 3:90 o'clock. The Lithuanian church plans an August Lake Ariel excursion with fares listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Ketrick
Stone Avenue
Harvey's Lake Yeateday
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Bellevue
Ketrick
Prisoners Escape From Lackawanna County Jail
James Fisher and Louis Zelinsky escaped from the Lackawanna county jail by sealing a wall with a plank and using a rope. They vanished early yesterday and no trace of them remained by this morning. Fisher faced a year for robbery and Zelinsky nine months for larceny and receiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fisher
Louis Zelinsky
Lowie Zellnaky
Lackawanna County
Fisher
Zelinsky
Baltimore
Scranton
Horn’s
Franklin Avenue
Aelinsky
Carbondale
Simpson
Walter
Weaver
Franklin Aenue
Knobling
Edwards
Peter Ruba
Bidwards
Prisiner
Wirden Simpson Tenow
Shoe Sales Like Never Before At The Big Store
The ad blares a striking sale with bold claims of unprecedented discounts and sizzling offers on footwear across brands. Shoppers are urged to hurry as limited stock and doorbusters promise quick in and out buys through the week.
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Ths
Mookan Hanlow
Oregon
Wright
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Jee Penn Avenue
Warman
A. ©. Salisbury
Theatend Islands
C. T. A. U. of America
Wepsreday
St. Peter and Pail
Archbishop Ryans
Nev
Thomie A
Conaly
Toa
Norticultural
Academy of Mate
Archivishog
Nyan
Church of the Asumption
Tweifth
Spring Garden
Tt & m
Corvention
Merthewlthrat Ih
Trigh Thineugh Fuirmount Park
M—Celon
Srasion
Delaware
MR. Brown
Engineers
Spruce Street
Connell Hose Company
United States
Eldsens
Chittenden
Oliver
PD. Thomas
John St. Walker
Joseph P. Phillie
Arthur ¢. Monies
F. W. Zigelman
David H. Reese
Morria V. Morris
C. O B. Godshall
Po. Calpin
John J. Ruane
H. E. Paine
John Nagelli
Fred Phillips
P. J. Mulhertn
M. P. Judge
James Simons
W. Reding
William H. Davis
A. L. Derry
FP. Berkwith
William Kelly
Thomas Lewis
Henry Barnickel
James Shor
Jersey
E. G
Coursen
Joyce
Taylor Squire
Schroeder
Harvey
Theodore
Main Street
Lake Ariel
Johnston Junction
Providence
Beecham
Relineky
James
Anwrhcany
Zeuinsky
Tolander
Scranton Liederkranz
Lake Lodore
Russia
Clarke Bros
M’f’g
Diregt Fem
Dave Ailbiierin
Peredit
Promptiy
ATL
Ete Sear
International College of Music
L. W. Carr
Burr Building
Alkeo
Musi
Hand & Payne
Heller
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
Toilay
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Ecranton and
Wilket Barra
General Office
Ecranton, Pa
Samiti
Wyoming Ave
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